Suspect charged with two counts of homicide in deadly capturing of “American Idol” exec and her musician husband

A suspect within the double murder of American Idol music supervisor Robin Kaye and her musician husband Thomas DeLuca has been charged.

Raymond Boodarian, a 22-year-old resident of Los Angeles' Encino neighborhood, the place the crime was perpetrated, was charged after his Tuesday arrest with two counts of homicide and one depend of first-degree residential housebreaking.

Los Angeles County District Legal professional Nathan J. Hochman introduced Thurdsay that Boodarian's housebreaking cost additionally comes with two particular circumstance allegations – a number of murders, and homicide in the course of the fee of a housebreaking. If charged, Boodarian faces a most sentence of life in jail with out the potential for parole.

"In a matter of moments, this couple was senselessly killed in their very own dwelling as they returned from the grocery retailer," Hochman stated. "This tragic capturing has shaken a valley neighborhood and the notion that dwelling ought to be our protected sanctuary. Our ideas and prayers exit to their household and mates who’re grieving this large loss."

Kaye and DeLuca, each 70, have been found on Monday by police after neighbors referred to as to carry out a welfare verify, involved they hadn't seen or heard from the couple for a number of days. Each Kaye and DeLuca have been pronounced lifeless on the scene. Boodarian was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of the crime.

Hochman claims that Boodarian is believed to have entered Kaye and DeLuca's dwelling on the 4700 block of White Oak Avenue by way of an unlocked door on or about July 10. The couple allegedly arrived dwelling whereas he was burglarizing the home, prompting him to shoot them and flee.

Boodarian's arraignment has been set for Aug. 20 on the Van Nuys Courthouse.

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Kaye was a profession music supervisor who spent 14 seasons in American Idol's music division. She additionally has supervision, clearance, and consulting credit on collection like Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Lip Sync Battle, Hollywood Recreation Night time, and the Miss Universe pageant.

DeLuca was a prolific singer-songwriter who additionally wrote songs for acts like Diesel and Meredith Brooks, in keeping with his web site.

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When reached for touch upon Tuesday, a consultant for American Idol advised EW, "We’re devastated to listen to of Robin and her expensive husband, Tom's, passing. Robin has been a cornerstone of the Idol household since 2009 and was actually beloved and revered by all who got here in touch along with her. Robin will stay in our hearts perpetually and we share our deepest sympathy along with her household and mates throughout this tough time."

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